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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1905
Page
4
The Athens Banner and The Athens Daily Banner list delivery options in city and mail, with annual rates of 5 dollars, six months 2.50, three months 1.25, and 10 cents a week. Weekly or Sunday Banner costs 1 dollar per year or 50 cents for six months, all cash in advance. Remittances may be sent by express, post office money order, or registered letter.
A historical review highlights the Senate as a high court with noble figures like Calhoun and Webster, contrasting with later corruption fears. It criticizes life insurance investigations for solvency attacks, urges measured reform, and endorses the Wisconsin primary plan and cumulative voting to curb minor party domination.
The article defends the university summer school program amid reports it was omitted from the last legislative appropriation. It explains the session will proceed next year, with funding to be provided when the legislature reconvenes. It also cites Birmingham Age Herald on Governor LaFollette’s political moves and a proposed Wisconsin primary reform enabling second choices in ballots.
Athens ia awakens to growth with new factories railroads and education. The community urges a downtown court house two new schools and a large hotel to support future development. Chamber subscriptions reach forty thousand for the hotel while Senator Bacon continues fighting Republican salary excess in Panama.
Hon Dudley M Hughes and Dr White urged strong organization among farmers addressing Clarke County Cotton Growers Association members. Officers were elected and delegates named for state and New Orleans conventions reflecting optimism for continued gains in farm prosperity.
Athens subscribes to a campus extension fund with a first installment of 14000 dollars paid. Two gifts of five thousand dollars each from Charles J. Peabody and Gen. William J. Palmer bolster the drive. A comprehensive fifty-building plan includes an M C A gym, agricultural hall, drill grounds, dormitories, and redesigned Broad street front with a large chapel atop Lumpkin hill.
Seven years of bitter battles with stomach and liver troubles ended for Geo. W. Hoffman of Harper Washington with a cure from Eletric Bitters. He praises the medicine as wonderful and plans to keep them in his home. Sold under guarantee by HB Palmer Sons and W. J. Smith Brothers at 50c a bottle. Try them today. An Fine Printing The Ganner Leads.
Godfrey de Bouillon Commandery Knights Templar held a spirited gathering yesterday and last night with seven new initiates. A banquet at the Commercial hotel followed, attended by many members from Georgia towns including Elberton Lexington Watkinsville and Capps list of attendees dense with names.
Charles Eames founder and vice president of the St. Louis credit clearing house was killed at his residence by a shot from an antique muzzle loader he had just bought. He tried to burn the poor stock in a furnace and a loud report followed. He died instantly, his family discovering him in a pool of blood.
Governor Terrell of Georgia telegrammed President Roosevelt thanking him for nominating Mrs. W. Y. Atkinson widow of the late governor as postmistress at Newnan. The note, dated December 17, 1905, also praises Mrs. Longstreet’s selection at Gainesville and reflects Georgia public support.
Harry Colson of Masonville Indiana extols Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best cure for blind bleeding itching and protruding piles. Also effective for cuts burns and injuries sold at 25 cents by H R Palmer & Sons and W J Smith & Bro druggists.
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